How big is our stomach now?

[Pinkputter 7]

I know they cut out approximately 85% but how big on average is the stomach left?

[delta_girl 931]

My surgeon said 75% so not sure.

[lilbearzmom 584]

I thought it was about the size and shape of a small banana.< /p>

[boatdays 18]

My surgeon said 75% as well.

[Pinkputter 7]

I have heard the banana reference too think I will ask at next appointment just curious and surprised I didn't ask. I have heard with gastric it's the size of your thumb.

[mom2five 292]

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[Threetimesacharm 1,400]

Most are correct in saying the shape of a banana, not a "thumb"(it is not the gastric bypass) and remember that it does not stretch so yes a banana it is. For anyone that had the barium swallow you would have seen it on the xray machine as the liquid flowed through it.

[Nicolanz 1,484]

My doc said it can hold approximately 6 ounces.